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17 Make-Ahead Breakfasts That Aren’t Oats
Getting up early in the mornings to make a nutritious and delicious breakfast isn’t always realistic. Luckily, with these make-ahead breakfast recipes, you can do the prep ahead of time. While oats have a glowing reputation as a healthy breakfast staple, there are plenty of morning meals that are worth trying if you want to change things up. With dishes like Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches and High-Protein Blueberry and Peanut Butter Chia Pudding, it’s easy to grab breakfast and go!
Sheet-Pan Loaded Quiche
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Our sheet-pan loaded quiche is a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for brunch or a holiday breakfast. This crustless sheet-pan quiche can easily serve a large group without the fuss of traditional quiche, and cleanup is a breeze. Simply cut the eggs into squares and serve as is, or sandwich each square in an English muffin for easy breakfast sandwiches.
Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & Spinach
Mornings just got easier with these satisfying breakfast burritos made with eggs, spinach, serrano peppers and cheese. These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast.
Low-Carb Strawberry Muffins
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez , Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee
These low-carb strawberry muffins are a delicious alternative to traditional muffins. By swapping out all-purpose flour for almond and coconut flour, you create a tender, slightly nutty base that pairs beautifully with sweet fresh strawberries. Flavorful and bursting with strawberry goodness, these muffins make a satisfying breakfast.
Marry Me Quiche
Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This savory dish, inspired by the beloved Marry Me Chicken, features the same delicious ingredients in the form of a crustless quiche! Sun-dried tomatoes bring a deep, tangy sweetness that melds beautifully with creamy goat cheese and spinach.
High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.
This high-protein blueberry and peanut butter chia pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast packed with fiber and protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Chia seeds soak up the blended almond milk and blueberries overnight, creating a creamy pudding that’s layered for a peanut butter-and-jelly effect.
Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Maura Timmerman
Protein-packed omelet muffins, or baked mini omelets, are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Make a batch ahead and freeze for the days when you don’t have time for your typical bowl of oatmeal.
Sheet-Pan Egg Sandwiches
Forget cooking individual servings of eggs and make these easy sheet-pan egg sandwiches instead. Make one batch, cut and freeze to enjoy throughout the week.
Cottage Cheese–Berry Bowl
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries, with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple breakfast you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.
Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches
These individual mini quiches are a fun take on a traditional quiche. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for an easy breakfast later in the week.
Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs
Meal-prep breakfast for the week with these easy sheet-pan eggs, which can be served as is or in a sandwich. Smoky salmon, briny capers and creamy goat cheese load these frittata-like slices with flavor.
3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep.
Gluten-Free Almond Flour Waffles
Almond meal stands in for flour and adds texture and nutty flavor to this easy gluten-free waffle. To make ahead, individually wrap and freeze cooked and cooled waffles for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen waffles in the toaster oven or in the oven (directly on the rack) until crispy.
Make-Ahead Cinnamon Rolls
Here’s one take on wake and bake—you do all the prep work the day before and let the rolls have their final rise in the fridge while you sleep. Not only does that allow them to develop extra flavor, you get more shut-eye.
Spinach & Feta Strata
This breakfast casserole is a natural make-ahead choice, as the egg mixture needs plenty of time to soak into the bread before baking. Plus, it’s equally delicious hot, room temperature or cold, so guests can help themselves as they wake up.
Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs
Smoothies are a great healthy breakfast for kids, but busy parents know there’s no time for all that chopping and measuring in the morning rush. Make these easy DIY smoothie packs ahead of time and stash them in your freezer until you’re ready to whir up a fruit-filled meal or snack kids will love. This makes enough for a workweek’s worth of smoothies!
Mango, Passion Fruit & Coconut Chia Pudding
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This mango–passion fruit chia pudding is a fiber-rich, tropical delight! Chia seeds pack omega-3 fatty acids plus a punch of fiber, promoting a healthy gut, while passion fruit and mango add a naturally sweet, tangy flavor. Coconut milk builds on the tropical vibes, making it a refreshing and satisfying choice for breakfast.
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
These muffins taste like they came straight from a bakery, but with a healthy twist! Nutty almond and coconut flours replace all-purpose flour, which helps lower carbs. A bit of brown sugar and apple sauce add a touch of sweetness. Make these ahead for an easy grab-and-go breakfast for the week.
